Bible Verses about 'Yes'

Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than… Matthew 5:37

Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil. Matthew 5:37	All you need to do is to say ‘Yes’ if you mean ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ if you mean ‘No.’ Anything beyond this comes from the evil one. reliability evil speaking
But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation. James 5:12	Above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth, or use any oaths at all. Let your “Yes” mean “Yes” and your “No” mean “No.” Otherwise you may be condemned. honesty truth speaking

Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands! Psalm 90:17	May the favor of the Lord, our God, rest upon us. And may the work of our hands prosper— indeed, may the work of our hands prosper. grace encouragement work
He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! Revelation 22:20	The one who gives this testimony says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! Jesus second coming end times
Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. 2 Timothy 3:12	Indeed, persecution will afflict all who want to lead a godly life in Christ Jesus. life persecution Jesus
In the path of your judgments, O Lord, we wait for you; your name and remembrance are the desire of our soul. Isaiah 26:8	As we proceed in the path of your judgments, we wait for you, O Lord; your name and your renown are all that our heart desires. law righteousness desires
For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him. Psalm 62:5	In God alone be at rest, O my soul; it is from him that my hope comes. soul rest hope
These things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. 1 Corinthians 2:10	However, God has revealed these things to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit explores everything, even the depths of God. God Spirit planning
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10	Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and give you help, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand. fear strength worrying
Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! Psalm 27:14	Place your hope in the Lord: be strong and courageous in your heart, and place your hope in the Lord. trust patience courage
But I will sing of your strength; I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning. For you have been to me a fortress and a refuge in the day of my distress. Psalm 59:16	But I will sing of your strength; when morning dawns, I will proclaim your kindness. For you have been my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. reliability strength protection
If you will not listen, if you will not take it to heart to give honor to my name, says the Lord of hosts, then I will send the curse upon you and I will curse your blessings. Indeed, I have already cursed them, because you do not lay it to heart. Malachi 2:2	If you refuse to listen to me and do not sincerely resolve to give glory to my name, says the Lord of hosts, I will send a curse on you, and I will turn your blessings into a curse. Indeed, I have already done so because you have not heeded my warning. obedience blessing listening
My soul yearns for you in the night; my spirit within me earnestly seeks you. For when your judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world learn righteousness. Isaiah 26:9	My soul longs for you throughout the night, and my spirit within me seeks your presence. For when your judgments are revealed to the earth, the inhabitants of the world learn to practice justice. righteousness judgment learning
That I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death. Philippians 3:10	All I want is to come to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and to share in his sufferings by becoming conformed to his death. suffering Jesus resurrection
I delight to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart. Psalm 40:8	To do your will, O God, is my delight; your law is in my heart. obedience law heart
God shall bless us; let all the ends of the earth fear him! Psalm 67:7	May God continue to bless us and be revered to the ends of the earth. God awe blessing
Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy. Proverbs 31:9	Speak out and pronounce righteous judgments; defend the rights of the wretched and the poor. righteousness speaking giving
The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. Psalm 145:18	The Lord is near to all who call out to him, to all who call out to him sincerely. trust reliability prayer
I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope. Psalm 130:5	I wait for the Lord in anxious expectation; I place my hope in his word. hope Word of God soul
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11	For this day in the city of David there has been born to you a Savior who is Christ, the Lord. Savior Messiah christmas
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight. Proverbs 4:7	The beginning of wisdom is: acquire wisdom, and no matter what the cost, acquire understanding. wisdom understanding
These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. John 15:11	I have told you these things so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete. joy Jesus blameless
I came from the Father and have come into the world, and now I am leaving the world and going to the Father. John 16:28	I came from the Father and have come into the world. Now I am leaving the world and returning to the Father. Father world ascension
Of how much more value is a man than a sheep! So it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath. Matthew 12:12	How much more valuable a man is than a sheep! Therefore, it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath. sabbath valuable
How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. Proverbs 16:16	It is better to acquire wisdom rather than gold, and more desirable to acquire understanding rather than silver. money materialism wisdom